VIctoria Ragan
Educator
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
I taught high school French for 33 years. Following my teaching tenure, I transitioned into serving as a High School Assistant Principal and or Dean of Students for 22 years in the Metro Nashville Public School System.
I am highly experienced at evaluating teachers and recommending best practices of teaching to enhance student learning.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Metro Nashville Virtual School
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Served as an evaluator of 10 staff members to recommend effective student intervention strategies to promote success.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
- Coordinated 20 10th grade Student-Led Family Conferences to foster ownership in each 10th grade student's learning experience each quarter.
Dean of Students
Nashville Big Picture High School
Nashville, TN
07.2014 - 06.2023
- Led disciplinary processes ensuring fairness while upholding school policies and standards.
- Oversaw 20 disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Held staff 20 accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Recommended strategies for a staff of 20 to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
Assistant Principal
Nashville Big Picture High School
Nashville, TN
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with faculty of 20 to design curricula aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Led crisis management training sessions to the crisis team of 10 staff members ensuring preparedness for emergency situations within the school environment.
- Served as a liaison between school administration and community stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships to support the school's mission.
- Collaborated with 20 teachers to refine instructional practices, resulting in improved student outcomes and standardized test scores.
- Supported the principal in developing long-term strategic plans for continuous improvement by setting goals, gathering data, and monitoring progress towards established objectives.
- Evaluated teacher performance for a staff of 20 through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
- Assisted principal manage day-to-day operations of the high school including supervision of 155 students and 20 staff members.
- Championed innovative teaching methods by encouraging educators to adopt new technologies and pedagogical approaches in their classrooms.
- Performed classroom 20 evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations for the student body of 155 and 20 staff members.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Verified grades, attendance and schedules for 155 students.
- Mentored 4 new teachers, fostering professional growth and enhancing instructional practices.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform strategic planning.
High School Assistant Principal
Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet School
Nashville, TN
07.2005 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with 30 teachers to align curriculum with educational standards and improve instructional practices.
- Mentored staff of 30 through professional development programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and guide strategic interventions for at-risk students.
- Developed and executed professional development programs for staff of 30, fostering a growth mindset and increasing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies for grades 7, 9, and 11, approximately 600 students.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development for a staff of 30.
- Trained 30 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
High School French Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.1972 - 06.2005
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of French language and culture for 150 students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learner needs for 150 students within classroom settings.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting active participation and collaboration among 150 students.
- Assessed student progress through evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement for 150 students.
- Collaborated with 6 world language colleagues to align curriculum objectives with district standards and best practices in education.
- Mentored 2 new teachers, sharing effective practices for classroom management and instructional delivery.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Improved student fluency in French for 150 students by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
- Implemented interactive teaching methods to foster student participation and enthusiasm for learning French for 150 students.
Education
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
TN State University
Nashville, TN08.1987
Bachelor of Arts - English And French
George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05.1972
Skills
- Transparent parental communication regarding each parent's child
- Trained staff of 10 to follow the school and district's crisis management protocol
- Behavioral management of a student body of 155
- Faculty development by providing formal evaluations for a staff of 20
Timeline
Dean of Students
Metro Nashville Virtual School
07.2023 - Current
Dean of Students
Nashville Big Picture High School
07.2014 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
Nashville Big Picture High School
07.2012 - 06.2014
High School Assistant Principal
Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet School
07.2005 - 06.2011
High School French Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.1972 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
TN State University
Bachelor of Arts - English And French
George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University